Senior Contract Manager

Nkt A/S; Köln; Hybrid; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong safety culture

Global company & Scandinavian culture

Hightech industry environment

Job summary

NKT is seeking a Senior Contract Manager to oversee complex contracts and claims across large energy projects. You will manage contracts from award to completion, collaborate with project teams and legal colleagues, and ensure compliance and effective risk handling in a global infrastructure context.

The role is based in Cologne, Germany, with travel as required, and emphasizes structured contract administration, commercial alignment, and proactive problem-solving with stakeholders across

Qualifications

• Completed university degree.
• More than three years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience with contract management and claim management.
• Knowledge of project risk and opportunity management.
• Experience working with complex contracts involving customers and subcontractors.
• Fluent German language skills is essential.

Responsibilities

• Review contracts, offers, and negotiated agreements following project award.
• Manage contractual deviations, changes, claims, and additional services.
• Evaluate, document, and pursue contractual entitlements and defend against claims.
• Work closely with project teams on project risks, opportunities, and contractual strategies.
• Coordinate contract-related communication with customers, subcontractors, and legal teams.

Skills

Contract management

Claim management

Risk management

Stakeholder collaboration

Communication

Education

University degree

Job description

Job Location: Cologne, Germany | Berlin, Germany | Troisdorf, Germany

Job Description

Senior Contract Manager

Manage complex contracts across large-scale energy projects

As a Senior Contract Manager, you will support large project execution by managing contracts, claims, risks, and contractual changes throughout the project lifecycle. This is an opportunity to contribute to major infrastructure projects that support the green transition while working within a global organisation. You will collaborate closely with project teams, legal specialists, and commercial stakeholders to ensure contractual compliance and effective claim management. Are you interested in working at the centre of complex project delivery and contract administration?

Oversee contract management and claims throughout projects

In this role, you will manage contractual matters from project award through execution and completion. You will review contract documentation, assess contractual obligations, manage claims and variations, and work closely with project managers and legal colleagues. The position requires collaboration across project execution, risk management, planning, procurement, and tendering functions to support commercial outcomes and contractual compliance.

Your responsibility will be to:

• Review contracts, offers, and negotiated agreements following project award
• Manage contractual deviations, changes, claims, and additional services
• Evaluate, document, and pursue contractual entitlements and defend against claims
• Work closely with project teams on project risks, opportunities, and contractual strategies
• Coordinate contract-related communication with customers, subcontractors, and legal teams

The position is based in Cologne, Germany. You will report to the VP, Head of Large Project Execution and work closely with project managers, contract managers, legal colleagues, and other project stakeholders. Travel may be required depending on project needs.

Collaborative professional with a structured approach

You enjoy working with different stakeholders and navigating complex situations in a thoughtful and organised way. You communicate clearly, build constructive relationships, and take a proactive approach to problem-solving. You are comfortable managing multiple priorities and balancing commercial, contractual, and project considerations. An analytical mindset, attention to detail, and a collaborative working style will help you thrive in this role.

You also have:

• Completed university degree
• More than three years of relevant professional experience
• Experience with contract management and claim management
• Knowledge of project risk and opportunity management
• Experience working with complex contracts involving customers and subcontractors
• Fluent German language skills is essential

Contribute to sustainable infrastructure and long-term growth

We aim to create a workplace where people of all backgrounds are valued, supported, and able to do their best work. We are dedicated to increasing gender diversity at NKT and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates. We welcome varied backgrounds and career paths—even if you don't meet every single requirement. We believe inclusive teams contribute to positive results and create a better everyday work environment.

This role offers opportunities for professional development within an international business focused on critical energy infrastructure. You will work alongside experienced colleagues in a collaborative environment, gain exposure to large-scale projects, and further develop your skills in contract administration, project execution, commercial management, and stakeholder collaboration.

"As a leader, I value people who combine sound judgement with a collaborative mindset. In this role, you will work closely with colleagues across projects and functions to manage contractual matters that are essential to successful project delivery," says Hiring Manager, Florian Krull.

If you have any questions about the role, you are very welcome to contact Hiring Manager Florian Krull at [phone] or [e-mail]. For inquiries about the recruitment process, please reach out to Talent Attrachtion Specialist Kevin Strack at [e-mail]. Please note that due to the GDPR regulations we cannot accept any applications via e-mail.

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About NKT

Join a diverse and international team within NKT's Grid Solutions business, supporting the delivery and operation of reliable power grids worldwide. We deliver HVAC onshore cable systems and provide specialist service for AC and DC cable systems onshore and offshore. As a global organisation with operations across Europe, Australia, the United States, and the Middle East, Grid Solutions works closely with customers around the world and across the full lifecycle of power cable systems.

At NKT, we are all Connectors. We connect to develop leading power cable technologies that enable the world’s transition to renewable energy - and we stay connected to grow as people and professionals. As a company, NKT connects a greener world with high-quality power cable technology and plays a key role as the world moves towards clean energy. NKT designs, manufactures and installs low-, medium- and high-voltage power cable solutions enabling reliable energy transmission. Since 1891, NKT has innovated the power cable technology, building the infrastructure from the first light bulbs to the megawatts created by renewable energy today.

NKT is headquartered in Denmark, operates from more than 30 countries worldwide, and employs 6,500 people globally. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and realised a revenue of EUR 3.6 billion in 2025. NKT - We connect a greener world. www.nkt.com

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Strong safety culture

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Hightech industry environment

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